1964 Map of Darst Creek

About this map

The Guadalupe River snakes through this portion of Guadalupe County, defining a landscape shaped by petroleum extraction and rural community life. The expansive Oil Field dominates the central terrain, marked by numerous drill holes and gravel operations that speak to the region's industrial character during the mid-20th century. Away from the riverbanks, the land is divided by a network of drainage systems including Mill Creek, Darst Creek, and Salt Creek, where small country churches like New Salem Ch and Capote Ch served as local anchors. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, ranging from the Garden of Memories Cemetery in the northwest to smaller family or community plots such as Eden Cem and Matthies Cem. The presence of a Landing Strip and a Rifle Range further illustrates the varied land use in this pocket of Texas during the post-war era.